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Books and articles that range from scientific explanation to human stories, often with the two interwoven
The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss by Mary Frances O’Connor
A surprisingly approachable look into the psychology and neurobiology of grief and the grieving process from an expert in those fields. This is an excellent book to gain a deep understanding of what happens to our brain during loss.
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The Anatomy of Grief by Dorothy P. Holinger
Holinger beautifully offers personal stories while also educating the reader about what's happening in the brain and body during grieving. This book is a great resource for those who like to take bite sizes over a period of time and for those looking for a satisfying full read through.
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On Grief and Grieving by Elisabeth Kubler Ross and David Kessler
This seminal text has provided comfort to grievers for almost two decades and is a cornerstone in the field, even as discussions and understanding evolve. This book is a great source of connection due to its popularity.
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Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Dr. Joanne Cacciatore
An unflinching look at grief where readers can find relief in honesty. Cacciatore sections this book into 52 chapters, one for every week in a year. It offers advice and example that appeal to a wide audience.
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A wonderfully simple list of reminders for grievers from a renowned death specialist. Read the list to find grounding and print it out as a reminder to yourself and others!
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A lovely piece of writing that condenses grief research, changing understanding about the grieving process, personal touches, history, and more. A quick read for those who are looking for insight without the page count of a book.
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